Senior early years practitioner

Company Description

The Little Honey Bees Day Nursery is a family‑run childcare provider dedicated to fostering a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our team is passionate about supporting each child's growth and development through structured, age‑appropriate learning activities and personalized experiences. Our goal is to create a comforting, home‑like atmosphere to help children feel cared for and happy, while providing parents with peace of mind.

We operate year‑round (excluding bank holidays and Christmas) from 08:00 to 18:00, delivering professional childcare services to families in our community.

This is a full‑time, on‑site Senior Early Years Practitioner role based in Ealing. The role involves overseeing and supporting the daily activities of young children, implementing structured learning plans, and ensuring their emotional and physical wellbeing. Responsibilities include creating a nurturing environment, monitoring children's progress, collaborating with team members, and engaging with parents to provide updates and support. The Senior Practitioner will play a key role in inspiring creativity, fostering development, and maintaining a positive, homely atmosphere for children.

• Strong skills in Early Childhood Development and Working with Children
• Proficiency in Interpersonal Skills, including effective communication and collaboration with colleagues and parents
• Creativity skills to design and execute engaging, innovative, and age‑appropriate activities
• Effective Organization Skills to manage daily tasks, children’s activities, and records
• Relevant childcare qualifications or certifications (e.g., Level 3 Early Years Education qualification or equivalent)
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and the ability to follow best practices in childcare settings
• First aid certification and experience in nursery or early education environments are advantageous